0x2314

0x2314 is a hexadecimal literal commonly found in programming and digital encoding. When converted to decimal, 0x2314 equals 8980.

The 0x prefix signals hexadecimal notation in languages such as C, C++, Java, and JavaScript. Such literals are used to represent numeric constants, bit masks, addresses, color components, or other data. The meaning of 0x2314 depends on context and data width; for example, it could be a 16-bit value within a larger 32-bit word, or part of a sequence in an array.

In Unicode terms, 0x2314 corresponds to the code point U+2314. This code point lies in the Miscellaneous Technical block of the Unicode standard, and the visible character depends on the font and rendering environment. Unicode data tables provide the official name and properties for the code point.

History and usage: The use of 0x2314 as a hex literal derives from the C programming language and its successors; the 0x prefix became common in many languages and tools for representing hexadecimal numbers. In documentation and specifications, 0x2314 might be cited as an example or as part of a larger data value.

See also: Hexadecimal notation, Unicode code point U+2314, memory addressing in programming.